This subchapter shall be enforceable by the Attorney General, the protection and advocacy agency, and aggrieved patients and patient representatives. Without limitation, notwithstanding § 342 of Title 10, the Court of Chancery shall have jurisdiction over actions, including those requesting declaratory relief, to enforce or resolve disputes concerning the rights arising out of this subchapter.

77 Del. Laws, c. 387, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5186

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Patient: means any individual receiving involuntary or voluntary care, supportive lodging, treatment or other mental health provider services from a facility. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5181
  • Protection and advocacy agency: means the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 5181
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